Lodge 542 Officers
R.J. Comer - Master
R.J. Comer is a partner in the law firm of Armbruster, Goldsmith & Delvac, LP. He is also a professional songwriter and musician, and the Chief Executive of an independent motion picture production company. R.J. is past-Chair of the Editorial Board of Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine. R.J. is a guest lecturer at the USC Masters Program in Real Estate Development, and is adjunct faculty at the Coro Southern California Leadership Center. In 2008, the White House Council on Service and Civic Participation honored R.J. with a President’s Volunteer Service Award. Brother R.J. is member of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and the Valley Industry and Commerce Association. He is a member of the Valley York Rite bodies. He lives in Hollywood with his wife Deborah Rosenthal.
Sean Meehan - Senior Warden
In December of 2000, Sean Meehan enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was stationed onboard the USS McClusky FFG-41 which was ported in San Diego California. While serving, he was deployed twice to Central America and the Caribbean to aid the Coast Guard in their efforts in halting the movement of drugs into the U.S. Sean ended his Navy service honorably in 2004, and went on to become a licensed vocational nurse. He is currently working at the Veteran’s hospital in West Los Angeles, and is continuing his education in the pursuit to become a nurse practitioner. Sean was initiated an Entered Apprentice on March 13th, 2008; passed to the degree of Fellowcraft on May 15th, 2008; and was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason on July 24th, 2008.
Bro. Meehan is a member of the following Masonic bodies:
- Signet Chapter # 57 Royal Arch Masons of California
- Omega Chapter # 11 Cryptic Masons of California
- Commandery # 9 Knights Templar of California
Martin Amador - Junior Warden
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Armen Mardirousi, PM - Treasurer
Armen Mardirousi is the President of Neolynx Inc., a Glendale, California-based Web Development and Marketing Firm. Armen currently serves on the North Hollywood Temple Board Association where he has served as treasurer and president. He is also the Troop Committee Treasurer for the Boys Scouts of America, Troop 118 of the Verdugo Hills Council. Armen has been involved with the Verdugo Hills Council of the Boy Scouts of America since 2001, when his son was in the first grade. Wor. Mardirousi is also a charter member of the National Association of Masonic Scouters. Wor. Mardirousi received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the California State University, Los Angeles and is currently an MBA candidate at Woodbury University.
When not working, Armen enjoys spending time his his wife, Serineh and their two lovely children, Daniel and Emily.
Bro. Mardirousi is a member of the following Masonic bodies:
- Pasadena Bodies of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite
- Van Nuys Chapter #135 Royal Arch Masons of California
- Omega Council # 11 Cryptic Masons of California
- Commandery # 9 Knights Templar of California
- Southern California Research Lodge F&AM
- North Hollywood Chapter of DeMolay International (Chapter Dad)
- The Masonic Society
- Southern California Past Masters Association
- National Association of Masonic Scouters
Chris L. Holme, PM - Secretary
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Chris Holme is a native Californian, and 3rd generation Mason; although he brought is Father through the doors about a year after he joined himself. Chris started his journey in Masonry 15 years ago, when he met Heather Bergen, who is now his wife. Heather's Father, David Bergen, was Past Master of North Hollywood Lodge and brought Chris to the Lodge to assist with the re-building after the 94' earthquake.
Chris has been a fine furniture maker for the last 13 years. He has made furniture for several Hollywood directors and photographer John Sexton. Chris uses a combination of old world techniques and modern tools to create works of functional art.
Chris was Master of North Hollywood Lodge in 2002. In 2004 Most Worshipful David R. Doan appointed Chris an Inspector, and in Sept 2008 he served the Grand Lodge of California as the Senior Grand Deacon. In addition to serving and an Inspector he also serves on the Policy and General Purposes Committee.
Wor. Bro. Holme is a member of the following Masonic bodies:
- Dr. Rob Morris Chapter - Order of Eastern Star
- Signet Chapter # 57 Royal Arch Masons of California
- Omega Council # 11 Cryptic Masons of California
- San Fernando Valley Scottish Rite Orient of California
- Noble of Al Malaikah Shrine Los Angeles, California
- St. Gabriel Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine
- San Juan de Los Angeles, Allied Masonic Degrees
- Los Angeles #26, National Sojourners and Heros of 76
- Southern California Past Master's Assn. - Secretary
Gary R. Holme - Chaplain
Gary R Holme is the President of the Beaumont Co. and has been employed with the firm for 44 years. The company is one of the oldest Real Estate property management companies in the country. He has served as president of the Los Angeles Board of Realtors, the Institute of Real Estate Management and has been on the Board of Directors of the State and National Real Estate Associations. He is a Federal and State Court Receiver, has published many books and articles on Real Estate and lectures at UCLA and Pierce College. He has been on the Board of Directors of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Foundation since 1985.
Gary has served on the Temple Association for 10 years and is on the Grand Lodge Masonic Properties Committee.
Bro. Holme is a member of the following Masonic bodies:
- Signet Chapter # 57 Royal Arch Masons of California
- Omega Chapter # 11 Cryptic Masons of California
- Commandery # 9 Knights Templar of California
- San Fernando Valley Scottish Rite Orient of California
- Noble of the Al Malaikah Shrine of Los Angeles
- Member National Sojourners Chapter # 26 Los Angeles
Joe Kunz - Senior Deacon
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Armond Sardayani - Junior Deacon
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Jeff McDonough- Assistant Secretary
Jeff McDonough is a film and television composer. In addition to scoring numerous films, he has had music in over 50 television series in the US, and 10 countries abroad. He also owns the Music4Picture production music library, and has a music publishing company, Jeff McDonough Music. He is a member of The Society of Composers and Lyricists and ASCAP. He lives in Hollywood.
Bro. McDonough is also a member of Vallee de France Loge No. 329 in Pasadena.
Quinn Banks - Marshall
Quinn specializes in global business management and brings a unique blend of experience in Asian management practices and software implementation to Tarver Games. Most recently, Banks was president and founder of Tengu Enterprises where he consulted on large management and software implementation projects for Shell Oil Company’s Accessories Division and The Walt Disney Company. Having lived in Japan for five years and having conducted extensive research in China, Banks has developed a deep understanding of Asian culture and management structures, and has established effective workflow processes and office procedures for a number of global businesses. Banks holds an MBA in International Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management. He is fluent in Japanese and also speaks Mandarin.
Tigran Bedirian - Senior Steward
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Matt Hyde - Junior Steward
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Armen Adzhemyan - Tiler
Armen "AJ" works as a social worker for Los Angeles County Adult Protective Services with a Psych degree from CSUN. On the weekends he runs Chow Bella Pet Spa in Studio City (indirectly leading to his joining Freemasonry). Armen writes movie reviews for celebrity blog site Lilibuzz.com and as a hobby writes poetry and songs. Armen is currently engaged to be married June 2012. He leads a busy life working 7 days a week and living a good social life with his girl. Armen someday hopes to own his own business and reach the "American Dream." Most recently, Armen joined the Cinema Grotto Lodge in December of 2011.
W. Shane Bailey - Chief of Staff
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Armen Mardirousi, P.M. ........................................ Officer's Coach Stuart Williams ........................................... Candidate's Coaches Kenneth G. Judd, P.M. ............................ Inspector 525th District |
